Tag Archives: Pensions / Income Streams

Pensions Centrelink – Pension Loans Scheme has changed 1 July 2019

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

As of 1 July 2019, the human services websites says you can apply for the Pension Loans Scheme (PLS) even if: You’re getting the maximum rate of pension; You have a payment rate of $0 under both the income and … Continue reading →

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Pensions Centrelink – Earn more before aged pension is affected – Work bonus increase from 1 Jul 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

The Government has announced a Work Bonus increase from 1 July 2019 – which means you can earn more before your aged pension is affected – great news! The Work Bonus is increasing. Centrelink will also apply it to self-employment … Continue reading →

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Pensions – Budget April 2019 – Raising the age for the Work Test to apply – and other changes at a glance

Posted on April 5, 2019 by

Changes to the age for the Work Test was one of the superannuation announcements made by the Government ahead of the release of the 2019 Budget. The Government proposes that, from 1 July 2020, people aged 65 or 66 will … Continue reading →

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Centrelink – The MyGov account for centralized assistance

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

The Department of Human Services website explains – Your myGov account gives you: Secure access to a range of government services using one username and password; A single inbox for your messages from Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support and the Australian … Continue reading →

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Pensions Centrelink – Am I eligible for pension?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Wondering if you may be eligible for Government Pension? These are the criteria for eligibility for Age Pension at the Department of Human Services website at August 2018 – HERE – Check to see if you’re eligible for other support: … Continue reading →

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Centrelink – Moving to Aged Pension from Disability Support Pension? What are the pros and cons?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by

A very good lady asked whether moving to Aged Pension (AP) from Disability Support Pension (DSP) was the best thing to do and was there any pros or cons? I connected her (our Connect/Assist service) to the advisor for clarification. … Continue reading →

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Pensions and Retirement – New Year Resolutions – 5 Easy Steps to Plan your Retirement

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

Studies show that most people spend more time planning the next holiday than ever spent on preparing for retirement – but it is not hard at all! Consider if you are a – Woman and want to retire at the … Continue reading →

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